Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran
President Donald Trump says there are no ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, adding that none are scheduled .
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Drone kills one at Zaporizhzhia bus stop: IAEA
A drone attack has reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is under the control of Russian forces.
Ukraine aims one of its biggest drone blitzes at Moscow
Ukraine has launched almost 800 drones on Moscow just two days after a similar barrage, while a Russian strike on a Ukrainian village has killed 10 people.
Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting
The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.
Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes
Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.
Kushner talks yield demilitarisation progress: Israel
An Israeli official says Hamas will be required to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip in a process to be overseen by US general.
Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal
A senior official says Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond if the United States fails to implement an interim peace deal fully soon.
Hot, dry conditions fuel major wildfires across Europe
Firefighters in Belgium and Greece are battling major blazes, with a massive wildfire scorching a nature reserve and hundreds of people evacuated.
Iran advances bill to curb ‘hostile’ media interactions
Under a proposed bill in Iran, interviews or participation in discussions with "hostile" media would be punishable by six months to two years in prison.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country’s history
The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia
The European Union hopes to ramp up sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu
US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Colombia asks Trump for tariff relief post-quake
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.
Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack
A large-scale Ukrainian attack has struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
Police arrest teenager over university campus shooting
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at a university campus that left five people injured.
Thousands evacuated after Indonesia quake kills 53
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake, bringing the death toll to 53.
Dozens dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia
At least 38 people are dead after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, and rescue teams are yet to reach the region closest to the epicentre.
Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol
The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices as the war drags on.
More evacuations as wildfires stretch across Europe
Authorities have found one charred body in Croatia, as a series of wildfires tears across Europe, leading to more evacuations.
Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran
The number of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz lately is nowhere near the more than 130 a day that traversed it before the US-Iran war.
Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia
Emergency workers are attempting to rescue four people in the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Colombia after an earthquake.
French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.
Russian official rejects Black Sea ceasefire proposal
Russia will not agree to a proposal to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea because it would give Ukraine time to rearm, a spokeswoman says.
Mangione pleads guilty, admits killing insurance CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal US stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan
Heavy rain has drenched an area near Japan's capital, at least killing eight people, disrupting flights and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat
Nigel Farage has beaten comic candidate Count Binface, retaining a seat in UK parliament he quit to trigger a by-election that's been dismissed as a stunt.
‘Lies’: Iran, US clash over Strait of Hormuz claims
Iran says claims made by the United States regarding the normal passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are nothing more than "lies and falsehoods".
Hundreds missing in Colombia in race for quake rescue
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country.
Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea region
A source says Ukraine has sent Russia an offer via a third party to establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea following strikes on vessels and ports.
Israel sends troops as settlers besiege West Bank homes
Israel's army has been deployed in a West Bank village where radical settlers have been besieging the homes of a Palestinian family for days, officials say.
DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele.